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Christmas is a celebration of light. Light that dispels darkness, hope that overcomes despair. No matter the challenges we face, the spirit of Christmas reminds us that light will always prevail, and love will guide us through.

Christmas reminds us that the greatest gift we can give is not wrapped in paper or ribbons, but in love, kindness, and compassion towards others. It’s a season to open our hearts and spread joy, just as the first Christmas brought the gift of hope to the world. Just like the hope of the children shines brightly, reminding us that their dreams and aspirations are the foundation of a brighter and more compassionate future for all.

The pasundayag sang mga kabataan is celebrated annually in collaboration with the local Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as part of National Children’s Month, alongside various non-governmental organizations, showcasing the talents and providing exposure for children and youth across Panay.

The group of parents of children and youth with disabilities in Alimodian eagerly advanced to the next level as they actively participated in the training on Personal Effectiveness and Group Development.

Team building strengthens group relationships and camaraderie, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration that enhances overall teamwork and mutual support.

An annual celebration for children and youth with disabilities is held to encourage, support, and raise awareness about children’s issues and concerns, regardless of their circumstances, fostering a more inclusive and understanding community.

An annual celebration for children and youth with disabilities is held to encourage, support, and raise awareness about children’s issues and concerns, regardless of their circumstances, fostering a more inclusive and understanding community.

An in-depth discussion on parental feelings and the stages of acceptance was conducted to help parents fully understand their emotional journey. The session also covered the essential roles of parents and provided ten basic coping techniques, offering parents practical strategies to support their children, foster better relationships, and promote inclusion within the community.

The goal of the session was to help participants understand the definition, purpose, and importance of assessment for children with disabilities. The session covered the necessary tools and steps to take before, during, and after an assessment, as well as the overall process. Participants were trained on how to utilize everyday materials from the environment for assessments. An in-depth introduction to the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) from the World Health Organization was provided, explaining its components and definitions. To enhance understanding, case examples were presented, demonstrating the practical application of the ICF tool.

Parents engage in learning the core developmental milestones through workshops and in-depth discussions based on the ECCD framework and the various developmental domains, helping them identify and detect disabilities at an early age. This approach underscores the importance of early interventions, including habilitation and rehabilitation services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy, to support the child’s growth and development.

Theme: “Promoting Inclusion: Celebrating Abilities and Advocating Access.”

Promoting inclusion by celebrating the abilities of children and youth with disabilities, this event showcases their innate talents through dancing, singing, poetry, and creativity in the arts, while also demonstrating their confident intelligence in the Quiz Bee, making it an inspiring occasion where parents and guardians eagerly devote their time to ensure their children can fully participate in this wonderful celebration.

The sole purpose of the meeting is to emphasize the contract, understand roles of the parents and to establish effective communication channels between the organization, parents and children, providing a platform for mutual understanding and collaboration in the best interest of the beneficiary.

Grooving for a cause! Zumba brought us together to make a difference for children and youth with disabilities. Huge thanks to our amazing donors for their generosity and support. Your contributions are truly changing lives. From all of us, heartfelt gratitude and blessings to you all!

Leadership development is a vital component of building a great organization. Developing good leaders within the community is essential to growth and sustainability. The best leadership development programs are designed to create and fulfill specific goals that may be unique to your organization and community, but certain core tenets tie them all together.

Children were given tasks that will challenge their selves how to become a good leader, solve problems in their own special way. After the training, the children were given a chance to explore the area and have fun.

A disability sensitivity and CBID training was conducted in Punong barangays of Alimodian last June 25, 2024, at Alimodian CBRS center. The training was conducted to promote awareness and sensitivity among leaders.

Providing free medical mission and awareness for the people of San Miguel Iloilo in collaboration with the Parish of St. Michael the Archangel San Miguel Iloilo City.

Another year of milestones and shared successes. The passion and commitment make our workplace extraordinary. For the Walk and Work Foundation/Iloilo Prosthetic staff, thank you for your unwavering dedication.

Training on enhancing in-depth knowledge of various types of disability through the various types of intervention and referral processes. Also, the navigation of Aktibu App and EMR system, a tool to enhance management and data collection in local health setting.

Together with the Rural Health Unit of Municipality of Alimodian Iloilo, Dr. Manuel Ledesma II, Ms. Ezra Jawn Caba and Ms. Anabelle Amuan.

A significant milestone as we officially partner with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to provide our services. This agreement marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to support and enhance key initiatives that drive meaningful impact in the community.

The signing of the pledge of commitment between the Municipality of Alimodian and Walk and Work Foundation through the presence of Alimodian’s Mayor Honorable Kenneth Alfeche and Dr. Jessie Villareal, to express the agreement of both parties in taking roles and participation in the Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Project.

As part of the pre-implementation phase, the Walk and Work Foundation conducted a consultation workshop with the Local Government Unit Line agencies head and SPED teacher, representatives from Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office and Qualimed hospital, CYWD participants and parents, NORFIL PFID team, and the Walk and Work Foundation Inc. to identify issues and concerns in catering to persons with disabilities, especially children, as well as the recommendations in resolving problems as basic service provider in the municipality.

The signing of the Pledge of Commitment between the Walk and work foundation Inc. and the municipality of Alimodian was enthusiastically enacted, and indeed the day was finished with hope with a blueprint of the program to be carried out in the three-year implementation of the Community-based inclusive development program in Alimodian, Iloilo as a leap in making the lives of our children and youth with disabilities and their families free from all forms of barriers and livable community and model to its surrounding municipalities.

As part of the preparatory activities in conducting a community-based rehabilitation at the Municipality of Alimodian, Iloilo, conducting a consultation workshop for parents as well as children with disabilities and adults with disabilities to collect data and outputs as a basis for planning and drafting activities for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the community.

Training on Basic Wheelchair Assessment, from November 28 to December 2, 2022 held at NORFIL Training Center in Manila, attended by our PTRP staff.

Walk and Work Foundation, Inc. joined in the Partner Conference East Asia and Southeast Asia held in Cebu City last November 14 to 18, 2022.

We are thankful to announce that we are duly registered in the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) RO VI.

Walk and Work Foundation, Inc. joins the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week last July 17-23, 2022.

Theme: Working with the Government in Achieving Equal Access to Education, Employment, and Livelihood towards Empowerment of Person with Disabilities.

Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, had its final evaluation to Search for the Most Person with Disability Friendly Municipality/City held in Goldberry Lite Hotel, last July 13, 2022.

The event was also attended by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers, Planning Officers, and Person with Disability Affairs Officers or Focal Persons of the 7 Municipalities. PWD Search and Evaluation Team members are also present during the activity.

Mr. Ricardo Molo, Secretary of Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo, awarded the Certificate of Appreciation to Jessie B. Villareal, M.D., President of Walk and Work Foundation, Inc. for its continued support of Rotary Project: WALK.

The Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo “Serve to Change Lives” and Walk and Work Foundation, Inc. “First Step to a New Future” partnership helps Persons with Disabilities by providing them with high-quality assistive devices, to be able to walk again and regain their self-esteem and become an active members of society.

It’s more than just a company anniversary. It is a family anniversary that has defied all odds to grow together and achieve great things.

Congratulations on your 13th anniversary, Walk and Work Foundation, Inc.!

Walk and Work Foundation, Inc. and its funding partner TELUS International Philippines Foundation Inc. donated 119 food bags to the Municipality of Miag-ao, Iloilo in support of typhoon Odette-affected families.

Thank you for your contribution to our worthy cause, Telus. We will be eternally grateful for your unwavering support.

Our team traveled to Anilao, Pavia, and Mina between October and November 2021 to distribute wheelchairs to our beneficiaries.

On October 22, 2021, our team traveled to Anilao, a fourth-class municipality in the province of Iloilo.

Our team visited the Municipality of Pavia, a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, on October 29, 2021.

Our team visited the Municipality of Mina, a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, on November 9 and 10, 2021.

Distribution of goods to our sponsored children affected by the pandemic in Iloilo City, the southern and northern parts of Iloilo Province.

The much-awaited fitting of prosthetic legs for our beloved persons with disabilities was completed on July 15, 2021, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo and the Provincial Government of Aklan through Rotary Project: Walk.

Following an orthopedic evaluation performed by our very own Executive Director and President, Dr. Jessie B. Villareal, and Gerard Ian Reyes, Head PO, nine patients were able to fit their prosthetic legs. An adult patient with a medical condition of bilateral lower limb amputation and one child for his ankle-foot orthosis were also measured.

It was a hectic day, but it was a fruitful collaboration. We would like to thank our sponsors for making this event possible.

We distributed assistive devices in Concepcion, Iloilo, on May 5, 2021, in collaboration with Telus International.